Newcomer Dentistry & Dillon's Lectures

Question 1

Describe the eruption dates for permanent teeth in the dog

Answer 1

Incisors–by 16w
Canines & premolars–by 24w
Molars–by 28w

Question 2

Describe the eruption dates for permanent teeth in the cat

Answer 2

incisors–by 16 w
K9/ PMs–by 20w
molars–by 24w

Question 3

By what age is permanent tooth eruption normally complete?

Answer 3

7 months

Question 4

Cats:
Maxillary region lacks ___
Mandibular region lacks __

Answer 4

PM1

PM1 & PM2

Question 5

Name 4 causes for non-specific abdominal guarding

Answer 5

1) distension of hollow organ
2) acute stretch of a solid organ capsule
3) ischemia
4) irritation of free nerve endings (PARIETAL peritoneum)

Question 6

Name 6 differentials when you have cachexia in the absence of clinical signs:

Answer 6

1) GI or hepatic
2) Cardiac
3) Paraneoplastic
4) neruo-muscular
5) glomerular (PLN)
6) hypermetabolic state (i.e. hyperthyroid)

Question 7

Name 2 general types of drugs that can be used to reduce gastric acid secretion

Answer 7

1) H2 antagonist (Famotidine)

2) Proton pump inhibitors (Omeprazole)